Magna Best Guide: Skill Analysis, Build and Teams | Chaos Zero Nightmare

In Chaos Zero Nightmare, Magna shines as a Vanguard that mixes tanking, counter damage, and support—turning defense into offense for late-game attrition. Below, we’ll break down her skills, builds, and teams to maximize her battlefield impact.

Magna Overview

Magna is a 5-star Vanguard-Type combatant affiliated with the Stella Familia faction. She possesses the Justice attribute and holds an A-tier ranking.

Core Gameplay​: Magna’s core gameplay centers on shield-based defense, counterattack synergy, and Crystallization mechanics. Her cards and Potential upgrades solidify her role as a "supportive tank," balancing protective capabilities with bonus damage for the team.

Combat Style​: Magna’s combat style is defined by "defensive aggression" – she prioritizes shielding to negate incoming damage while passively building counterattacks to deal bonus damage, making her a flexible addition to any team.

 

Magna Skill & Card Analysis

Her kit depends on low-to-moderate AP-cost cards to build shields, generate counterattacks, and stack Crystallization:

Frozen Fist (Attack): 100% Defense-based Damage

Frost Shield (Skill): 100% Shield

Ice Fragment (Upgrade): 2 Crystallization At the start of the turn, 1 Counterattack

Glacial Iron Fist (Attack): 210% Defense-based Damage. 50% Damage dealt as Fixed Shield (Does not exceed 20% of Max HP)

Ice Wall (Skill): 100% Shield. 2 Counterattack For 1 turn, Counterattack applies to all enemies

Frost Charge (Skill)：100% Shield. 2 Vulnerable to all enemies

Storm of Bitter Cold (Upgrade): When gaining Shield via an ability, 1 Counterattack

Absolute Zero (Ego Skill): 300% Defense-based Damage to all enemies. +20% Damage per Counterattack

 

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Magna Pros & Cons

Pros

Strong Defensive Durability: Low-AP shield cards and Glacial Iron Fist maintain consistent protection. Potential/Manifest Ego upgrades boost shield effectiveness.

Passive Counter Damage (Low AP Cost): Ice Fragment and Storm of Bitter Cold stack counters passively; Ice Wall enables AoE counters. Frees AP for teammates.

Useful Team Support: Frost Charge applies 2 Vulnerable to all enemies (boosts team damage). Justice attribute fits attribute-focused teams; shields create safe windows for allies.

Flexible Role Fit: Works as primary/secondary tank in diverse lineups. Switches between shielding and countering based on battles, less niche than pure tanks.

Cons

Weak Offensive Burst: Low base Attack (135) and Crit Chance (3%); damage relies on slow counter/Defense-scaling. Can’t match dedicated Attackers in burst, limiting timed stages.

Crystallization Underused: Only Ice Fragment generates Crystallization—no other kit interactions. Adds no meaningful value, wasting gameplay depth.

Late-Game Progression Dependence: Key bonuses need heavy investment. Underwhelming for early/mid-game players vs. "plug-and-play" tanks.

Shield-Piercing Vulnerability: No backup defense if shields are bypassed. Low base Health risks one-shots in high-difficulty content.

 

Team Compositions

Endurance Build

Magna

Mika

Tressa

A team composition centered on leveraging Magna’s counterattack mechanics and Tressa’s Agony debuff for sustained damage output, with Mika’s AP management capabilities streamlining resource allocation—ultimately creating a smooth, low-pressure attrition battle loop that excels at wearing down enemies over time.

 

Memory Fragments

For Magna, we suggest equipping three 2-piece gear sets. The reason is that no 4-piece set actually suits her playstyle—this is especially true when following our recommended configuration.

First, Tetra's Authority is a good choice: it boosts both overall defense and damage output, and since Magna relies on Defense as her core attribute, this set complements her perfectly. Then, Seth's Scarab offers practical value too—it strengthens the shields generated by your Frost Shield starter card, making Magna more resilient.

As for the third 2-piece set, Healer's Journey works well. It serves as a reliable option to enhance your entire team's ability to stay alive, rounding out Magna's support role effectively.

Tetra's Authority Set	+12% Defense
Seth's Scarab Set	Increase the damage, Shield and Healing of Basic Cards by 20%
Healer's Journey Set	+12% Max HP

 

Stat Priority

Main Stats: DEF%>ATK%>HP%

Sub-stats: Defense＞ATK%＞HP%

 

Conclusion

Magna is a flexible Vanguard, shining in attrition battles with shield-based durability, counter synergy, and team support. The three 2-piece gear set optimizes her hybrid role, fitting diverse lineups.​

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